Classic question regarding the nature of quantum tunneling

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I'm curious if there's any way to suppress tunneling probability to absolute zero; is it even possible? Theoretically, is there a non zero chance (no matter how small) for large object (ex. cat, cars) to quantum tunnel in uncontrolled, everyday environment?
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